NAME PROFILE
Severo
Severo is derived from the Latin word 'severus,' meaning 'serious' or 'strict.' The name carries a sense of gravitas and depth, often associated with strong leadership and unwavering principles.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,400 |
| Gender | Male (51% / 49%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2007 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 86%CA — 9%NM — 5%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Severo Ochoa (Nobel Prize-winning biochemist) · Severo Sarduy (Cuban writer and poet) · Severo Colberg (Puerto Rican politician) · Severo Meza (Mexican artist) · Severo Alemañy (Spanish footballer)
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